Human Resources Generalist

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role is responsible for managing a wide range of HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and training. The HR Generalist serves as a first point of contact for employees and managers, ensuring HR policies and practices are effectively implemented and aligned with organizational goals. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions typically require exercising independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the HR Generalist include but are not limited to the following.

• Oversee all activities associated with recruitment including interaction with hiring managers, developing job descriptions and working with outside recruitment agencies
• Develop and maintain onboarding activities based on hired department
• Provide monthly reporting on headcount and open positions
• Oversee compensation review annually and ongoing for right sizing and individual career growth
• Manage performance review process
• Guide managers/supervisors on day-to-day personnel issue resolution, escalate serious personnel issues to HR Director
• Maintain training program for new hires and continuing education
• Serve as main communication contact for employees on any HR related matter
• Support conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action processes
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition program
• Coordinate with Payroll and Benefits Administrator to keep HRIS up to date and provide accurate and timely information for payroll processing as it relates to personnel changes, hires and terminations
• Coordinate with HR Director on revisions needed to personnel and benefits manuals for compliance with federal and local mandate
• Other related assignments as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related area plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources
• HR certification or Master’s degree a plus
• Precise attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills
• The individual must exercise the utmost level of discretion and care when handling confidential and sensitive HR, payroll and benefits matters with managers and employees, including but not limited to employee compensation and benefits reports and records, offer letters, drug test results, protected health information, employment terminations, performance reviews, behavior warnings, and legal, regulatory and compliance issues

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date
• PTO accrual begins upon hire
• Referral bonuses
• 100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match